Talisker 10 Year Old
Well balanced, comfortably simple
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Review by @brett88
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I must say that if anything this whisky is slightly underwhelming through the nose and the palate, however the balance and finish bring it through to the level of enjoyment which one can appreciate on a winter's evening...
Nose: At first a hint of olive is present, which is then hidden away by a smokey aroma that develops into a lingering array of spices, mainly Salt and Peppers.
Palate: the first drop to touch the tongue gives a short lived sweetness of pears and possibly a very feint citrus sensation. Overwhelming notes of peppers and other spices.
Finish: The finish is medium in length with the senses mainly experiencing a salt and pepper. I think the low level of sweetness from the pear and citrus from possibly a lemon, drags the bitterness from the S&P and ABV% to a quick halt.
All in all, this whisky I consider to be highlighted by its balance, the S&P flavour and aromas drown out most other sensations, the pear would have been better to be brought further forward and to linger on the palate just that little bit longer. Some added complexity and layers would have made for further interest.
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@brett88 You can tell you're a Speyside/Highland lover from this review. You're right about the subtleness of the sweetness and other flavours compared to the peat and smoke. I see Talisker much like the great all-rounder HP 12; it encompasses many of the whisky elements prominent in the other regions, but then chooses to highlight very prominently the peat aspect.